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The Benefits of Adopting a Scout Mindset
The speaker describes the benefits of having an honest coping strategy in order to motivate oneself into adopting a scout mindset instead of a soldier mindset. By doing so, one can build a track record of being argumentative in good faith and not just sticking to their guns.
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In this episode, Julia Galef and co-host Jesse Singal discuss the rationalist's blind spot: the tendency to prioritize the pursuit of esoteric knowledge over more pressing issues like climate change, as a way to signal intelligence or sophistication.
32:55 - 34:20 (01:25)
Summary
In this episode, Julia Galef and co-host Jesse Singal discuss the rationalist's blind spot: the tendency to prioritize the pursuit of esoteric knowledge over more pressing issues like climate change, as a way to signal intelligence or sophistication.
ChapterThe Benefits of Adopting a Scout Mindset
Episode#332 - Julia Galef - Learn To Improve Your Decision Making
PodcastModern Wisdom
It is important to have an honest coping strategy to remain motivated to have scout mindset instead of soldier mindset.
34:22 - 38:03 (03:41)
Summary
It is important to have an honest coping strategy to remain motivated to have scout mindset instead of soldier mindset. By doing so, you can build a credible reputation as someone who argues in good faith.